The US Chess Trust (new website)
The U.S. Chess Trust is an independent 501(c)(3), non-profit organization.
Created in 1967, the Trust was organized to promote, stimulate and encourage the study and play of the game of chess as a means of intellectual development. The Trust uses its resources for charitable purposes, including social, educational, scientific, historical endeavors. The Trust's focus is an outgrowth of similar activities formerly carried out by the U.S. Chess Federation.
More and more scientific studies have confirmed that children who are taught chess, in addition to their regular courses, do better in school. Studies report that chess helps develop valuable reading and decision-making skills, and improves students' ability to concentrate. The U.S. Chess Trust takes an active role in supporting chess education programs across the nation.
Through your tax-deductible contribution to The U.S. Chess Trust, you can make a difference in the life of a young person. Ben Franklin Donors ($500 or more) and Heritage Donors ($125 or more) will receive all the benefits listed below and have their names published in Chess Life. In addition, these donors, upon request, will receive a numbered copy of the limited edition Hall-of-Fame History of U.S. Chess, the most unique history of American chess ever written! Future editions of the Hall-of-Fame History of U.S. Chess will include the names of all past Heritage Donors. Associates (donors of at least $50) and Contributors (donors of $25 or more) will have their names published throughout the year in Chess Life and listed on this webpage.
Mail your contributions to: Managing Director Barbara DeMaro, The U.S. Chess Trust, P.O. Box 838, Wallkill, NY 12589. To qualify for your tax deduction, please make your check payable to the The U.S. Chess Trust. You can also make your donation using most major credit cards by calling us toll-free at 1-800-903-USCF (1-800-903-8723) or through the donation form in our New webstore. Inquiries regarding The Chess Trust can be sent to chesstrust@uschess.org.
U.S. Chess Trust Donors
Our sincere appreciation to our long-time chess trust supporters and recent legacy donors!!!!!
Corporate Donors
Aetna, Exxon, IBM, Microsoft, WalMart
Legacy Donors
Deborah Doll, Nearing
To discuss ways to include the Chess Trust in your Will or Estate Planning call Managing Director, Barbara A. DeMaro at 845-527-1167 or email her at bduscf@aol.com.
Special Thanks (donors from June 2006 - May 2007)
Chess Philanthropists: ($50,000 or more)
Frank P. Samford III
King Supporters: ($10,000 or more)
Friends of Chess: ($5,000 or more)
Anonymous (New York), Mitchell Denker, Gerald Hoag, Adam Sufrin.
Ben Franklin Donors ($1,000 or more)
Anonymous (New Jersey), Paul Albert, Jr., Joel Channing, Gary Cooper, Harold Dondis, Steve Doyle, John Dozier, Leroy Dubeck, Jim Eade, Mark Fins, Leonard Helman, Roger Spero, Sunil Weeramantry (National Scholastic Foundation), Mr. & Mrs. Michael Graves.
Heritage Donors ($500 or more)
Richard Allen, Carl Dolson, Norman Forsythe, Henry Haubold, William Henkin, Karl Irons, Michael Labac, Henry Odell, Victor Laurie, Clifford Lester, Rick Lester (in memory of Ursula Foster), Michigan Chess Association, Tim Redman, Harvey Susswein, Larry H. Weston, Harold Winston.
Associates ($50 or more)
Contributors ($25 or more)
Donations To The Chess Trust Through The Combined Federal Campaign
Donations to The U.S. Chess Trust are tax-deductible
A 501 (c) (3) organization.
US Chess Federation Patron Program:
You can support American chess activities, get a tax deduction and receive recognition around the world in Chess Life magazine! If you donate $50 or more, your name will be published throughout the year in Chess Life six times per year. Names of those donating to the USCF Patron Program will also be printed in USCF's Annual Report, and those donating at least $150 or more will be invited to a special conference with the USCF President and Executive Director during the US Open. Contribute at least $1500, and your name will also appear monthly in a special Chess Life box on the same page as our Executive Board and Professional Staff. Names of all patrons will also be listed on the USCF Website for a year, with Gold Patrons ($5,000 or more) and Gold Benefactors ($15,000 or more) honored on the homepage.
All Patron Program donations will be used for USCF projects consistent with the U.S. Chess Trust's activities: scholastic chess, junior chess, prison chess, and U.S. representation in international events.
Patron Categories
* Contributors ($25 or more)-Website listing and one time listing in Annual Report
* Patrons ($50 or more)-Website listing and one time listing in Annual Report
* Benefactors ($150 or more)*
* Silver Patrons ($500 or more)*
* Silver Benefactors ($1,500 or more)*
* Gold Patrons ($5,000 or more)*
* Gold Benefactors ($15,000 or more)*
Note: Categories noted with an "*" will appear in Chess Life, on USCF's website, in Annual Report and receive an invitation to a special conference with the USCF President and Executive Director during the US Open.
Mail your contributions to: Managing Director Barbara DeMaro, The U.S. Chess Trust, P.O. Box 838, Wallkill, NY 12589. To qualify for your tax deduction, please make your check or money order payable to The U.S. Chess Trust, and identify the check as a contribution to the USCF Patron Program. You can also make your donation using most major credit cards by calling us toll-free at 1-800-903-USCF (800-903-8723) or through the donation form in our New webstore.
Inquiries regarding the US Chess Federation Patron Program can be sent to Barbara DeMaro at chesstrust@uschess.org.
USCF Patron Program Donors
Silver Benefactors ($1,500 or more)
Anonymous (NJ) John Dozier James Eade Oklahoma Chess Foundation
Silver Patrons ($500 or more)
Karl Irons John McCrary Jon Edward Quinn
Benefactors ($150 or more)
William Bradley Michael Cherry Michael Goodall Paul Hock Agnes Hunsicker Craig Jennings A. Frederick Judson Frederick Lohr Arthur Montgomery D.M. Scott James Wheeler Michael Wilson
Patrons ($50 or more)
Andrew Batchelor Britain Beezley Robert Burke Daniel Cohen Robert Daniti Albert Epstein Joseph Farrell Ursula Foster Michael Goodall Leon Haft Leon Hariton Tim HJelmeland Louis Huntington, Jr. Robert Hux Herbert Jacklyn Donald Kaiser Allen Kaufman Stephen Kenton Martin Katahn Kurt Landsberger Philip Lehpamer Robert Lynch Michel McBride Paul McGinnis John Musser Richard Neapolitan Michael Neshewat Susan Noden Gregory Novak Samuel Paisley Steven Palmert Kalev Pehme Anthony Podolski Wayne Praeder John Reed William Robinson Kenneth Rogoff Carol Ruderman Randall Ryan Edward Sampson Gilbert Saulter Francis Schott Mark Smith-Soto Douglas Southon Robert Strickler Dan Terrible James Theile, Jr. Imre Toth Ira Wilkow Harold Winston Jean Worley
Contributors ($25 or more)
Cyane Berning Joseph Caulfield Franklyn Davenport Patrick Eberlein Norman Ficken, Jr. Leonard Fondiller Yvonne Friend Gregory Goellner David Miller Pierre Plante Raymond Raphael Alonzo Ross John Schweinsberg Howard Sirota Clark Whelton
For your convenience, Chess Trust donations may be made through our online store.
Make your tax-deductible contribution online today!
